Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
Kishwaukee College will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Food Benefits
Kishwaukee College is committed to providing resources for students in all aspects of life. We ensure basic needs are available for students, allowing continued success in the classroom. The following resources help students obtain food benefits from local partners, including the College.
Kody’s Cupboard Food Pantry
Kody's Cupboard was started in 2019 by College staff and the Board of Trustees to provide supplemental resources to alleviate hunger and meet basic needs for the Kishwaukee College community.
Kody’s Cupboard is open from 9 am-2 pm on Tuesdays for walk-ins, C1120, or curbside pickup at the Student Center drive in front of Door 6. Orders must be submitted by Monday at 12:00 pm. Orders placed after 12:00 pm will not be available until the following week unless notified otherwise.
Please email studentlife@kish.edu to explore other options if you are unable to attend the pickup or have transportation challenges.
Current Kishwaukee College students, students enrolled in Illinois High School Diploma classes, and students enrolled in English as a Second Language classes.
Non-perishable food items and feminine hygiene products are available.
To place an order for Kody's Cupboard, please fill out our pickup form to complete your request.
Kody's Cupboard provides meal kits during holidays throughout the year. Check back for current listings.
- We accept cash or check donations. They can be made out to the Kishwaukee College Foundation.
- Non-perishable food items can be dropped off daily at the Student Involvement Office (C1120).
My Express Pantry
My Express Pantry provides a free online shopping guide for groceries in the DeKalb and North Chicago areas.
SNAP
The Illinois Department of Human Services Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP (food stamps) is a food assistance program that helps people with low incomes buy food. Benefits can be used to purchase food items at grocery stores and convenience stores. Benefits are put on a LINK card. Your SNAP unit size is anyone you buy and prepare food with. It does not have to include everyone you live with.
The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to extend SNAP Benefits to qualified students.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Students receiving the maximum Pell Grant and have an expected family contribution of $0 in the current academic year may be eligible to participate in SNAP benefits. Please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/students for more information.
- Students that are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work-study programs during the regular academic year, as determined by the higher education institution.
Eligible students can apply for benefits online at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/ or contact your local office for more information.
DeKalb County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1629 Afton Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-895-8667
TTY: 866-322-8423
Fax: 815-895-8679
Ogle County
DHS Family Community Resource Center
Family Community Resource Center
1001 Pines Road
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2166
TTY: 866-323-4144
Fax: 815-732-4223
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The Kishwaukee College Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to Kishwaukee College departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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